Significance

Book - Enemies within these shores

Paperback book with railway track and tall plants in the foreground. Hills in the background with Australian Penny and another symbol overlayed

Historical information

A novel based on the true story of the author's father-in-law, Luigi Terranova, a cane farmer from Queensland who migrated from Sicily in 1922. He was interned in Loveday Camp in South Australia upon his arrest in January 1944.

Inscriptions & Markings

If you have any stories about the family camps at Tatura, I'd love to hear from you. Debbie Terranova

Bereavement Tribute

Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum, Tatura

Hand-painted Calligraphic tribute for Mrs. John Dickson Love with black covers. Hand Painted border depicting fruit and scenery. Signed by members of the Goulburn Valley Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association.

Historical information

Badge - Tatura Fire Brigade Long Service

Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum, Tatura

Brass and enamel badge with lugs attached. Centre white circle has shield in maroon and gold surrounded by blue band with gold Country fire Brigades Board Victoria. This is surrounded by a gold wreath which is mounted on a back plate with 8 points. At top of point is the axe and hose and helmet of a fire fighter. At the bottom is a blue enamel scroll with long service in silver.